First steps to control a digitalized factory via Augmented Reality

摘要

The technological capability of augmented reality (AR) is still increasing. Modern devices have available a huge computing power and several sensors like cameras etc. The communication possibilities cover all actual communication standards - also the industrial standards (except safety). The programming of AR applications is simplified by the engines known from the gaming fields. This paper describes the first steps enabling the use of AR in the field of a production system. The production system is represented by a model factory in a laboratory format with a sufficient complexity. The communication between the AR device and the model factory is realized via WLAN, a typical field bus and OPC UA.